# Punchy Geometric Apparel The Tibi Pre-Fall 2013 Collection Zeros in on a Vibrant Palette By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tibi-prefall-2013 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2013PF-TIBI) & [tibi](http://www.tibi.com/shop/) The Tibi Pre-Fall 2013 collection is a refined set of [color-blocked graphic apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated) in a punchy new palette. The elegant and contemporary designed fashions have a retro feel to them, but remain modern. The geometric quality to each piece pops and photographs well. Tibi is designed by Amy Smilovic and her vision for the brand is to surround herself around creative energy and people. Her pre-fall 2013 collection is vivid and centered around visual impact. You can immediately identify the connection between Smilovic, her brand and her artistic upbringing. The line is symbiotic, cohesive and full of [bold cuts and patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear). Highlights include Smilovic's bold splashes of orange and blue, her New York cityscape dress and the plethora of grid-patterned apparel. The Tibi Pre-Fall 2013 collection is [vivid, architectural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts) and a direct reflection of its lead designer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Color-blocked Apparel:** Opportunity for brands to create bold, vibrant clothing with contrasting colors. - **Geometric Fashion:** Potential for designers to incorporate eye-catching geometric patterns and shapes into their collections. - **Retro-inspired Designs:** Possibility for fashion brands to tap into nostalgia by creating modern apparel with a retro feel. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to create unique, visually striking clothing. - **Textile:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to produce fabrics with bold colors and geometric patterns. - **Marketing:** Opportunity for marketers to capitalize on the retro trend and target consumers with nostalgia-focused campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)